Widener University Commencement Program May 2025 by Widener University

COMMENCEMENT

MAY 2 025

To Quickly Find an Individual:

Use the find/search feature to quickly locate someone in this program. Press [Ctrl]-f (Mac users press [Command]-f) and enter your individual’s last name in the pop-up textbox. Press the arrow keys to cycle through instances Note that individuals who have dual degrees or awards will appear more than once

CAPS – Mortarboards are generally worn as part of the academic costume. The long tassel fastened to the middle point of the cap’s top is black or a color appropriate to the subject, except that the doctor’s cap may have its tassel of gold threads. It is customary for degree candidates to wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are conferred and to shift them to the left when the degrees are awarded

CORDS, MEDALLIONS, AND STOLES – Widener University students earning a bachelor’s degree who achieved Latin honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude) based on grade point average will wear a gold and white cord. Widener has a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the national honor society of universities. Founded in 1897, the society recognizes and encourages superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Those members of Phi Kappa Phi graduating today wear a gold cord to signify their scholastic ranking in the upper 10 percent of the class. Graduates who are members of academic honor societies for specific disciplines may also wear the official cord or medallion of the society as part of their academic regalia. The blue and gold cord signifies membership in Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society); burgundy and gold, Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Honor Society for Non-Traditional Adult Students); red, Beta Alpha Psi (International Financial Information Honor Society); red and green, Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society); gold and royal blue, Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor Society for AACSB-accredited business programs); royal blue, Eta Sigma Delta (International Hospitality Management Honor Society); blue, Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education); maroon and gold, Kappa Theta Epsilon (National Honor Society for Cooperative Education); white and maroon, Omega Chi Epsilon (Honor Society in Chemical Engineering); blue and white, Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society); blue, Pi Gamma Mu (International Social Science Honor Society); red and silver blue, Phi Alpha Theta, (International History Honor Society); gold with blue and gold tassels, Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology); lavender and white, Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing); orange, Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society); and yellow stoles (Honors in General Education). Green cords recognize students who have received donor-funded scholarships. A medallion with blue and gold ribbons signifies membership in Phi Alpha (National Social Work Honor Society). A medallion with red and gold ribbons signifies membership in Phi Beta Delta (International Scholars). A medallion on a scarlet ribbon indicates membership in Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society).

THE MACE – The mace was originally a weapon of offense used by medieval bishops who were forbidden to shed blood under canonical rule. By the late 16th century, the mace had evolved into a ceremonial symbol of authority.

At Widener, the mace symbolizes the authority of the faculty. Widener University’s mace is carried by the grand marshal of the university and is used to open and close academic ceremonies

ALMA MATER

WIDENER BLUE AND GOLD

Composed by John Vanore ’69. Lyrics by Nancy Huebner ’84

Widener, Blue and Gold, our Alma Mater true.

We, your children, sing our praise to you.

From Old Main’s lofty dome, your lamp of knowledge shines.

You have sought to enlighten us; igniting hearts and minds.

On your wings of wisdom, we have learned to soar.

Now you are calling us to “Go and serve the world outside your door.”

Widener! Widener! May we all, young and old,

Bring only honor to the Widener Blue and Gold .

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

The list of degree candidates in this program is not an official indication of graduation. Since final action cannot always be taken before the publishing of the program, the university reserves the right to add or remove names and academic honors.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

Makenzie Grace Adamson—Biomedical Engineering

Brayden Michael Adkins—Robotics Engineering

Timothy James Armstrong Jr —Mechanical Engineering

Sarah Nicole Bachand—Biomedical Engineering

Dean V Bates—Chemical Engineering

Krysta Lynn Bernold—Biomedical Engineering

Kristoff Lazar Bien-Aime—Engineering and Technology Management/Robotics Engineering

Nathan Michael Brown—Civil Engineering

Matthew P. Buckley—Mechanical Engineering

Kimson Max Chitolie—Biomedical Engineering

Eric Wayne Coleman—Biomedical Engineering

Rita Youssef El Samarany—Civil Engineering

James Evangelisto III—Biomedical Engineering

Mitchell Allan Frye—Civil Engineering

Victoria Amber Gallaher—Mechanical Engineering

Adam Christopher Grum—Mechanical Engineering

Kylie Grace Herbert—Biomedical Engineering

Daniel Christopher Kane—Civil Engineering

Michael David Keller—Mechanical Engineering

Bella Rose Kuehn—Chemical Engineering

Nicholas Benjamin Lambert—Mechanical Engineering

Matthew Richard Madeira—Robotics Engineering

Lilyanna Grace Martucci—Biomedical Engineering

Margaret Ann McCann—Civil Engineering

Christina McCullough—Chemical Engineering

Nicholas B. Mulik—Robotics Engineering

Ezekiel Kyeong Ober—Civil Engineering

Zoe Natasha Panichello—Biomedical Engineering

James Steve Ravagni—Robotics Engineering

Francis Sean Scandle—Civil Engineering

Catherine Marie Sengstock—Civil Engineering

Seth A . Senss—Mechanical Engineering

Dean Joseph Shaub—Mechanical Engineering

Rebecca Sarah Stallard—Robotics Engineering

Leo-Paul C. Wahl—Biomedical Engineering

Aidan Christopher Weitzel—Mechanical Engineering

Ryan Joseph Zagrocki—Mechanical Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Allan Chu

3 Kathrine Kimberly Keri Cowart

Alyson Fornes

1 Morgan G . Hart

1 Caitlyn Noelle Katchur

Olivia Lily Maisano

Ugochukwu Chijioke Okonkwo

3 Yazmeen Armani Proctor

Adrianna Mae Raiger

3 Clark Christine Trowbridge

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Skyler Gittinger

1 Michael Robert Gross

1 Lindsay Marie LaPointe

Fadi George Mallouhi

1,4

Anthony Joeseph Ruggiero

4 John Joseph Samohod Jr .

1,4 Ryan Schlosser

Elijah Gregory Whiting

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Bryan Austin Clegg

Anthony John De Cesaris

Michael Patrick Donaghy III

Christopher Michael Impriano

Konrad Piotr Jablonski

Theresa Rosemarie Kervick

Alexander N. Krause

Shane J. Lanzelotte

Aidan Michael O’Brien

Daniel Raymond Organ

Alexander Charles Preisler

1 Abigail Joan Stern

Kyle William Stone

1 Hunter Soler Timmons

Christian Ryan Vetter

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

3 Matthew H Brady

3 Bryan Andres Lasso Bravo

Nicholas W. DePrince II

1 Thomas Joseph Flear

Anthony E. Korab

Dariel Mejia

2 Nicolas Mercanti

Christopher W . Metts

Andres David Ramirez

Gillian Rose Cruz Ramos

Mason Cy Reilly

1 Ian Kurt Straub

4,5 Darryl Carl Villard

Olivia Wiercioch

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

2 Cariece Hope Maurica Browne

2 Kyle Ryan Cantrell

Anthony Joseph Celona

Christopher Covington

1 Vincent Bruce Csercsevits

3 Patrick Drexel Darrah

Stephen C Davis

Parthenis Deslis

Hayley Noel Drake

1 Nicholas Michael Giampaolo

1 Matthew Saverio Harrer

Darius Ke’andre Hill

2 Jai Kadam

1 Lauren Nicole Kalsbeek

Sean Mansfield

3 Sean Patrick Meenan

2 Ryan William Mendenhall

2 Jason Johannes Mongiovi

Patrick Andrew Rauch

Sergio Joseph Santiago

Courtney Nicole Schwegler

Stephen Joseph Sherman

Evan Glenn Taylor

Kyle Aaron Taylor

Tiler Arthur Thomas

2 Van Vinh Han Truong

Olivia Grace Watson

1 Thomas Edward Saville Watson

David A. Wyszynski Jr.

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ROBOTICS ENGINEERING

Dean Athanas

Chetan Reddy Bhaireddy

Ronald Carr

Cory Anthony Ciuca

John C. Dollard IV

Ethan Chalmers Hammond

Cole Mason Helmer

Dylan Robert Hermann

Felipe Manuel Lafosse

Isaiah Gavin Moreef

Ada Alexandra Pach

Mateo Hunter Stipe

2 Tyler Joseph Sweeney

4,5 Darryl Carl Villard

Hunter Dylan Ward

3 Aidan Christopher Wilson

1 Daniel Roland Woodruff

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Andrew M Deegan

Jessica G . Dennison

Rylie Nicole Iaconelli

Eleanor Anne Kelly

Nicole Queen

4 Kyisha M. Woods

MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Samantha Michelle Brown

Abrielle Janae Gregory

Knidia Kea-Coleman

Jacob Alexander Kopelman

Nora Eileen Larkin

Bradlee Ryan Simpson

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Jessica L. Alba—Psychology

Madelyn Nicole Allen—Biology

1 Angelica Cristal Rivera Amaral— Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies/Psychology

1 Jenna Lynn Angelucci—Psychology

2 Lauren Kathryn Ballay—Psychology

Ryan Bayna—Sociology

Brandon Bissey—Psychology

3 Abby Samantha Blake—Criminal Justice/ Political Science

Jared Dayanand Borge—Criminal Justice

Mackenzie Ryan Bralow—Psychology

2 Taylor Marie Buddensick—Psychology

Kalise Lynn Butler—Psychology

Dylan Austin Carney—Digital Media Informatics

Tatina Louise Carr—Psychology

3 Madison Jacqueline Carsley—Criminal Justice

3 Nicholas David Colonna—Psychology

Sean Anthony Creelman—History

Arielys Cuevas—Psychology

Thomas Francis Curtin—Communication Studies

1 Kiera Kathleen DeColli—History

Gabriella Lyn DeLuca—Psychology

3 Grace C . Devlin—English

Gabriella Anna DiGiovanni—Psychology

Delaney Paige Duricek—Political Science

3 Corrine Arnell Dyer—Biology

1 Taylor Jordan Easter—Political Science/Sociology

Chidubem Daniel Emenuga—Psychology

2 Jattu Etta Fahnbulleh—English/Creative Writing

Evan Randolph Ferrell—Sociology

Jasmine Kristina Foote—International Relations/ Political Science

Natalie Joelle Gallagher—Communication Studies

Larissa Marie Gogots—Biology

3 Dari Eden Goldstein—Biology

2 Seily Guerra-Lucero—Criminal Justice

Teeanna Harvey—Psychology

3 Buthaina Ahmed Hawas-Neveln—Political Science

Connor B . Heisman—Communication Studies

Abigail Cheyenne Herrin—Psychology

3 Paige Elizabeth Hilferty—Biology

3 Abigail E. Hill—Psychology

1 Netra Hun—Digital Media Informatics

1 Alex Joseph Jacobs—History

Nyiaijha Pristije Jennings—Criminal Justice

Vaughn Johnson-Baptiste—Communication Studies

1 Simranjeet Kaur—Psychology

3 Naomi Christiana Knight—Psychology

2 Rachel Marie Lapp—Criminal Justice

1 Emma Rose Lavin—Criminal Justice

2 Logan Christopher Lennon—Political Science

Bryant Harrison Maits—Communication Studies

3 Layla Renee Mallory—Psychology

Jamie L Margera—Psychology

Jayson C. McKinney—Political Science

1 Kyla Magbanua Mecate—Psychology

Rilee N. Mendoza—Psychology

2 Liam T. Mertz—History

Meghan Kelley Michalowski—Psychology

Alexandros K. Mihos—Communication Studies

Alexa Jorie Miriana—Psychology

1,4 Brooke Eleanor Morales—Sociology

Melina Frances Morrow—Psychology

1 Maria Elizabeth Muzzarelli—Psychology

1 Rachel Loretto Myers—English

1 Victoria Elizabeth Nitti—Psychology

Carolyn Jean North—Criminal Justice

Brynne Hammond Okrem—Psychology

3 Gavin Daniel Owens—Biology

Sarah Louise Patterson—Psychology

Bradley Eugene Payne Jr —Criminal Justice

Gianna Marie Poore—Psychology

Kathryn Rose Potts—Psychology

1 Benjamin Watson Rahm—History

3 Elizabeth Louisa Renavitz—Psychology

Nicole Taylor Rende—Psychology

3 Ramya Shantelay Robinson—Communication Studies

Amari Kelvin Sanders—Psychology

3 Mary Ellen Sanders—Psychology

Sophia Alexis Sapnas—Psychology

1 Stephanie Elaine Josephine Schmitt—Psychology

Josephina Angelina Schwegel—Psychology

Jade Scott-Hudson—Creative Writing

1 Lorelei Elizabeth Scully—Communication Studies/ Psychology

Andrew David Shaw—Psychology

2 Lauren Michelle Slimm—Psychology

Giovanni Giuseppe Stanfa—Psychology

3 Brandon Jacob Swartz—Psychology

1 Zoe Felicia Sweet—English/Political Science

Christian Russell Thompson—Criminal Justice

1 Nicholas A. Trinkley—Psychology

Cole D Trone—Psychology

Gabrielle Nikole Tucker—Biology

Je’Leisa Shacara Tull—Sociology

Emily Rose Vasquez—Psychology

1 Abby E. Warholic—Gender, Women, & Sexuality

Studies/Psychology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Emaddeen Samer Amm—Computer Science

2 Rebekah Emily Barnhardt—Biology

Dakarai Amiri Belgrave—Computer Information Systems

2 Matthew Blackburn—Biology

Quinn Patrick Bleacher—Computer Science

3 Megan Janice Brown—Biology

Emmett Leo Cain IV—Computer Science

1 Wyatt David Cann—Biology

Anna Maria Conrad—Biology

Akashdeep Singh Damrath—Computer Science

Sarah L . Davidson—Biology

Frances Elizabeth DiPietro—Biology

1 Richard L. Eager—Computer Science

Xavier Ernest—Biology

Charles Sinan Fayen—Computer Science

1 Marissa Ferrante—Biology

Tia Furbush—Biology

Joshua Alexander Hamilton—Computer Information Systems

Robert S. Harris—Biology

Shane Michael Hubbard—Biology

2 Marissa Ann Keller—Biology

Frank Allen Light—Computer Science

Joshua MacPherson—Environmental Science & Sustainability

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

3 Markel Nahseer Mathis—Biology

Tyler Joseph Milnes—Biology

1 Lucas Tyler Mulder—Biology

Akshay K. Nair—Computer Science

Adam Olakunle Oladeji—Biochemistry

Eve Oladeji—Computer Science

Kaitlyn E. Perry—Biology

Sneha Philip—Biology

Nicholas Henry Pullman—Biology

Luigi Queirolo—Biology

1 Brendan Khary Robbins—Computer Science

1 Alexa Ruberte—Biology

1,4 Anthony Joeseph Ruggiero—Chemistry

4 John Joseph Samohod Jr .—Chemistry

3 Juliana Sanchez—Computer Science

1,4 Ryan Schlosser—Chemistry

Zachary Aaron Scott—Computer Science

Virdeep Singh—Computer Science

Giovanni Spataro—Biology

McKenna Laurel Stine—Biology

Thuan Truong—Computer Science

2 Jenna Nicole Waldron—Biology

Emily Elizabeth Wilchensky—Biology

2 Jaden Anthony Wilson—Computer Science

2 Michael M Wittorf Jr —Biology

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Sultan Alotaibi

Ahmed Qasem Alruwaili

Ahmad Altaisan

Jeremy Aaron Anderson

Ryan Patrick Bauchens

Gerardo Coronado Benitez

Sean Daniel Brogan

4 Kathryn Taylor Brous

Michael James Caloiaro

David Anthony Chayka

4 Christopher Cori Jr .

Michael Scott Cylc

Michele Daisey

Matthew Robert Daulerio

Ellen Campbell DeLuca

4 Samantha V P J Dixon

Wheye Herbert Dorliea

Jennifer Rebecca Dublin

Michael David Andrew Greene III

Adayah Elizabeth Hankey

Shane P. Headley

Amber Denee’ Hill

Johnathan Anthony Hilliard

Dasha S Jones

Sandy Yoo Me Joung

Samuel David Knowles

Anastasia Danielle Korbal

Xaria Arielle La’mar

Amanda Lehr

4 Emilyann Marie-Celest Lindskov

Yubin Lu

Aisha Thelma Marie Lunkins

4 Muskan Mahajan

4 Lindsay Malkowski

Joshua Robert Matchett

Casey Anne McAnally

Hunter James McMaster

Danielle Rita Mininno

Debra Lynne Monaghan

William Shaw Montgomery V

Arianna Mustilli

4 Natasha Jerald Pereira

William Michael Pollick Jr.

4 Abigail Quinn

Becca A. Ranieri

Cody B. Reusing

Jacqueline Dorothy Richardson

Samantha Sofia Rivera

Kayla Michelle Robinson

Wanda L . Silva

Kevin Stanley Skiba

Christopher L . Smith

Charles Silvio Somers

Connie P. Sou

4 Diallo Souleymane

Anthony Steglik Jr.

Ross Stoops

Jessica Storey

Morgan A White

4 Joanna Woo

Judah Emmanuel Woodard

Heather Astorga Zankman

Summa

Laude.

Andrew Francis McLaughlin—Management

Justin Louis Medalla—Accounting

Hilda Eyleen Medina—Sport and Event Management

Benjamin Dean Miller—Marketing

Sean Matthew Mizzoni—Management

Dante Moore—Management

Amina Kim Morris—Marketing

Hannah Marie Murphy—Accounting

Sofia Teresa Murray—Marketing

Scott Christopher O’Donnell—Accounting

1 Chris Onder—Management

3 Ryan Arredondo Pattison—Accounting

Lance Edward Pelych—Management

1 Nicolo Perdoncin—Finance

3 Logan Finnegan Perron—Management

3 Matthew Dean Piermattei—Management

1 Emily Anne Pitcherello—Analytics

3 Jessica Yoonhee Ra—Management

1 Abeera Rahman—Analytics

1 Anisha Jeet Rakhra—Finance

Patrick James Rankin—Management

Donald J. Reimer—Economics

1 Isabella Grace Ricevuto—Accounting

Eric G. Riley—Management

Nolan Rose—Accounting

Lya Verdin Rosemin—International Business

3 Mia-Claire Sacco—Marketing

2 Norma Valeria Najera Sanchez—Analytics

Sean A. Scaffidi—Accounting

1 Eamon Michael Scanlon—Accounting/Finance

Kevin Andrew Schenk—Sport and Event Management

1 Gerhard Richard Schulz IV—Accounting/Finance

1 Rafka Sleiman—Marketing

1 Joseph Salvatore Sofia—Finance

Aidan Joseph Soska—Sport and Event Management

3 Ashton Christopher Spahr—Management/Marketing

Ryan Alexander Van Pelt—Finance

Dominick Joseph Vargo—Analytics

Jalen Walker—Sport and Event Management

Madison Weaver—Accounting

3 Ja’Lisa Sharise Williams—Marketing

Wafa Asma Williams—Economics

John Paul Wisniewski—Finance

James Robert Wynes—Finance

Brian Michael Young—Marketing

Dayvion Lathan Young—Management

Laude.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Said Masoud Al Abrawi

Nasra Muslem Juma Al Maamari

Gina Leucci Bross

Amy E. Droskinis

Wayne A. Riddle

Tracy Marie Scaletti

Heather Ann Shirk

Erica J Spielman

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Maxy U Anamonye

Tanara Boursiquot

Kevin McNeil Caldwell

Lauren Elizabeth Fludina

Jennifer O. Okagbare

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Brittney Lynn Baschoff

Lauren Bateman

Kahina Bibi

Cayla Brooks

Katrina Renae Brown

Ruben Caluya

Rovita Blessing Cole

Junia E . Dorce

Amira Lucille Dunn

Michelle Joyce Garro

Maeve Louise Gilhooley

Stephanie Janay Gould

Sara Elizabeth Green

Audrey Lee Hogan

Danielle Marie Mander

Kimberly Marie Martin

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Brianna Millard

Joshua Vincent Naugle

Brenda H Nguyen

Nandini Nishanth

Himani Patel

Julia Liesee Sanders

Natasha Nahdi Sandi

Ariane Kennisha Shepherd

Alexis Rose Slusher

Letisha Williams

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Owura Akwasi Agyei

Bethlehem Hirpa Amente

2 Aba Amon-Kwafo

3 Hannah Dorothy Anderson

Guerin Sikop Ata

3 Patrick T. Bakey

2 Marisa Cristina Beard

Roshena Tashana Bernard

2 Lauren Marie Bily

Mia Angelina Birney

Cameron Victoria Bistawros

3 Sarah Blonarowycz

3 Michael J Blum

Bianca Marie Bonaparte

3 Olivia Rose Borgesi

3 Madison Taylor Bourne

2 Megan Kathleen Boyle

3 Laura Lee Bratlie

Megan Elizabeth Brown

Emma Marie Caimi

1 Isabella Margaret Capaldi

Dezeree Marie Carter

1 Ciara Elizabeth Minkel

Angel Janae Mitchell

2 Megan Rene Montella

Erin Marie Moon

Skyler Elizabeth Mooney

2 Crista Joy Moreland

Katelyn Grace Morrissy

Alex Machoka Moruri

Mackenzie Genevieve Moyer

Madison Alexa Mullen

3 Kayla Jane Myers

Rachel E. Ocran

3 Paige Catherine O’Prandy

Gianna Nicole Ottaviano

3 Megan Elizabeth Padilla

3 Julia Rose Palmigiano

Angela Rene Panichi

2 Marlaina Samantha Pappero

2 Emily Anne Pariseault

Dhara Biren Patel

Natalie Rose Pavone

2 Grace Veronica Pepper

Rachel Victoria Perone

Maxwell Peter Pollack

Brandon Eben Powell

Aniqua A. Price

Joana Qirici

Aleshia Nichole Quarles

2 Lindsay Marie Quinn

Caitlyn Quizon

Kailynn Ashley Randolph

Eva Theresa Rawheiser

Shawnni Rayme

3 Madison Nicole Reeser

2 Travis James Riley

Serena A. Robinson

Amanda Marie Rodriguez

3 Miranda Rodriguez

2 Wilmarie Rodriguez

3 Alexa M. Ryan

Isabel Grace Sahns

3 Peyton Sailer

Catherine Baby Saitie

2 Alexa Victoria Santos

1 Emma Paige Schultz

2 Samuel Kabage Shanju

Sira Sidibe

Victoria Kathryn Sierk

1 McKenna Elizabeth Sing

Benjamin Aaron Skamla

Zykera Sloan

Kayla Reneé Smith

Abigail Sprock

3 Korpo Y. Subah

3 Olivia Mary Suermann

3 Jillian Riley Sweeny

2 Alexis Nicole Talbot

2 Kayla Simone Taylor

2 Amanda Lane Tecco

Abriana Thomas

1 Shannon Jane Toomey

Serina Tegan Vega

Alexandra Rose Verchio

3 Kellie Ann Watts

Braylee Jessica Webb

Rachel Renee White

Shermyra D. Wilkins

Katelyn Elizabeth Wilson

1 Taylor Rose Wise

3 Kirsten F. Zulli

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Julie Marie Macchione

Tyler James Mentz

Morgan Novak

Jaide Rosann Patterson

James M. Pavlovsky Jr.

Brooke Petrucci

Emily Margaret Reid

Jordan Felicia Romano

Cory Rowlands

Amber Angeline Schweitzer

Jared Loren Selby

Sofia Ann Shannon

Noah Harrison Sherman

Sarah-Jean Elizabeth Spinney

Daniel John Tum Suden

Adrienne Jean Welsh

Hannah Lynne Whitmire

Ryan Wilkie

Danielle Brianna Yeager

Jaime Lynn Zima

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Social Work)

Melanie Renee Bryant

Malika B. Muhammad

Yarilis Ruiz

Belkys Sanchez

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Human Sexuality Studies)

Lauren Aikin-Smith

Nicole E . Belmonte

Janah Terése Boccio

Omara A. Cardoza-Hernandez

Kristin Chapman

Melvin A . Frye Jr .

Tonya M McDaniel

Jamye Waxman Padow

Sarah Elizabeth Simon

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Kayla Achey

Lydia Grace Aruffo

Hannah Elizabeth Burke

Megan Ann Culley

Mark Charles Everton

Laura Fahy

Kiley Marie Fasy

Elena Simone Foster

Kayla Gosik

Samantha Anne Grzegorczyk

Lauren Healy

Annie Huynh

Shayne Kaminski

Harpreet Kaur

Kristen Kelly

Patrick Kenny

Kailie Brooke Kincs

Imani Lemon

Rebecca Lubin

Amelia Grace Masek

Austin Joseph Mizerak

Leyna Camille Obara

Justin Joseph O’Grady

Leah A. Peshkin

Ellie Pugmire

Emma Catherine Raggio

Sandra Rios

Victoria Ann Rossi

Caroline Ann Salisbury

Kayla Marie Snyder

Samantha Rae Sullivan

Faith M Waldron

Rachel Grace Wikel

Nahja Yvette Abdul Zaboor

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Health Professions Education)

DeLisa Mechele Deaver Cofer

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Oroma Omasirinda Alikor-Adele—Special Education

4 Dylan Victor Arasim—Human Sexuality Studies

Sam Barnes—Human Sexuality Studies

Kayla Marie Bellino—Special Education

4 Sarah Neely Biren—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Gabrielle Bonder—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Tiffany Lee Ann Charles—Human Sexuality Studies

Cheryl M. Clark—Early Years/Elementary Education

Kayla Lane Cobb—Human Sexuality Studies

John William Coberg II—Human Sexuality Studies

Sara Colón—Counselor Education

Lauren Conwell—Human Sexuality Studies

Natalia Copes—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Rebecca Jane Crosby—Human Sexuality Studies

Nyx Valentine Crushong—Human Sexuality Studies

Olivia Catherine Cucco—Human Sexuality Studies

Tyler McKenzie Cummings—Special Education

Mary Patrice Cupelo—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Dominique Davis—Human Sexuality Studies

Jarret Allen Del Rossi—Counselor Education

4 Emma Vivian Eick Dent—Human Sexuality Studies

Debbie Diep—Human Sexuality Studies

Gabriella Ekens—Secondary Education

George Frank Fiocca III—Special Education

Joryenitte Ortiz Flores—Human Sexuality Studies

Ashley Ann Floyd—Human Sexuality Studies

Alexis Frederick-Bouy—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Gabrielle Marie Godwin—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Gena Gordon—Human Sexuality Studies

Tobi Marie Gray—Special Education

4 Rachel Hammack—Human Sexuality Studies

Clare Hiyama—Human Sexuality Studies

Ginger Camille Hollander—Human Sexuality Studies

Kaitlin Michelle Jennings—Human Sexuality Studies

Mia L Johnson—Special Education

Ashley Cassandra Kahn—Counselor Education

Hannah Klein—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Shawn Koyano—Human Sexuality Studies

Kailey Delayne Larson—Human Sexuality Studies

Jill Lissner—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Stephanie Tashina Lykes—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Nadia Maghsadi—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Zandra Christina Matthews—Human Sexuality Studies

Brianna McKnight—Human Sexuality Studies

Clara Grace Mulle—Instructional Technology

Stephanie Nicolaides—Counselor Education

Gabrielle Elizabeth O’Byrne—Human Sexuality Studies

Jamie O’Leary—Human Sexuality Studies

Tonya La’Nette O’Neal—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Maria Linda Pedraza—Human Sexuality Studies

Lily Perrine—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Amonna Pinkney—Human Sexuality Studies

Wascar Alexi Ramirez—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Gina Maria Ranfone—Human Sexuality Studies

Ryan Patrick Rhodes—Higher Education

4 Cee-Asia Myjhera Ricks—Human Sexuality Studies

Briana G. Riley—Counselor Education

Stacey L. Rose—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Margaret Sai—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Karolena Julia Beatrice Salmon— Human Sexuality Studies

McKenzie L. Sperratore—Early Years/ Elementary Education

4 Anna Spross—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Allison Taylor—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Kira Taylore—Human Sexuality Studies

Jessica Elizabeth Telese—Education Leadership/ Principalship

Audrie M. Titchenell—Education Leadership/ Principalship

Charles Franklin Tull Sr.—Special Education

Jocelyn Viola Ulrich—Counselor Education

4 Shane Vagnarelli—Human Sexuality Studies

Sarah VanCisco—Counselor Education

Annabelle Wagar—Human Sexuality Studies

4 Jupiter-Rain S. Walbrook—Human Sexuality Studies

Sara Weinberg—Secondary Education

4 Kyisha M. Woods—Human Sexuality Studies

Jessica Lynn Wright—Human Sexuality Studies

Thompson L Wright—Human Sexuality Studies

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Casey Noel Bower

Caillin Boyle

Victoria DeFalco

Mary Grace Deplato

Fallon Elizabeth Dolce

Abigail Lee Heltzman

Kaitlyn Rose Hollar

Madelyn Cecelia Ives

Diamond Kimberly Johnson

Jaycie Louise Kallish

Emily Kochanowicz

Erin Rosemary Levy

Ava Raquel Lugo

Taylor Anye’ McHenry

Jordan Sara McNamara

Lindsay Renee Pope

Peyton Grace Quackenbush

Sarah Rosato

Nicole Shannon Schulman

Carly Marie Thompson

Mackenzie Titus

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

David Adam

Veronica L . Alexander

Shannon T Allen

Pamela Lee Anderson

Kirk Ellison Andrews

4 Dylan Victor Arasim

Maya Banks

Brian Francis Barr

Jamie V. Battista

Christina Baum

Terry L. Becker

Miranda Behanna

Nadia J . Bent

Brianna Nicole Bentley

Lillian J . Berger

Sarah Neely Biren

Beverly Boatley

Gabrielle Bonder

Rosalinda Cruz Bourasa

Nikole Boyle

Kaneice Bridges

Leanne M Brown

Adrianna Yanez Buckingham

Kayla Nicole Burns

Tiffany Burston

Ar-Rahman Buskey

Veronica Maria Capri

Jenyse Tai Carpenter

Cassidy Morgan Chait 4 Tiffany Lee Ann Charles

Gail Patricia Christian

Raven Clarke

Daryl Denise Clayton-Sargent

Michaela Cole

Amy Coles

Moira Compton

Anna Elizabeth Corrieri 4 Rebecca Jane Crosby

Desiree Lee Davis 4 Dominique Davis

Rachel Marie Delany 4 Emma Vivian Eick Dent

Sarah Desautels

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Joanna Moleski

Sharde V. Morris-Tate

Rebecca Marie Moyer

Brandy Lee Mullin

Blaire Neil

Philicia Nichols

Sydney Marie Nies

Kimberly Rene Olund

Justin Richard Parkes

Lisa L. Parks

Calleen Patricia Petersen

Karen M. Peterson

Keba-Ann Tamoya Phipps-Morant

Allena Pinkavitch

4 Amonna Pinkney

Christopher R. Poulin

Jonathon Quaile

Zakiyyah Releford

Kelsey Renz

Imoinda Rice

Noah Michael Richards

Veronica Richards

4 Cee-Asia Myjhera Ricks

Kayla Beth Roberts

Samantha Johanna Robins

John Edward Robinson

Carminia Rodriguez

Teresa Rose

Andrea Jenelle Ross

Jason J. Rudzinski

4 Karolena Julia Beatrice Salmon

Makayla Seifert

Kristen Marie Shaffer

Jeremy Shutts

Kristen Nicole Solly

Tiffany Spencer

4 Anna Spross

Cherisse Red Staten

Brittany Statuto

Mikayla Stiles

Tyson L . Still

Brooke Elizabeth Strausser

April Michelle Sumner

Rikki Lynn Swavely

4 Allison Taylor

4 Kira Taylore

Dara Joi Thomas

Lauren Marie Tuszynski

4 Shane Vagnarelli

Hannah Wade

Collin J . Wainwright

4 Jupiter-Rain S. Walbrook

Christina Ward

Stephanie Beatrice Warren

Salima Watson

Kimberly Wernerspach

Samantha Ashley Westover

Lindsey White

Steven Wilcox

Brooke Amber Wilson

Charlene Kimberly Wilson

Courtney Windju

Kanyah Woods

Naomi Olivia Wright

Regina A. Wright

Tierra Arianna Wyche

Amber Rae Wychers

Lindsey Marie Zackaravage

Pharah Zenon

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

Leah Rene Digiandomenico—Early Years/Special Education

1 Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

CENTER FOR GRADUATE & CONTINUING STUDIES

MASTER OF ARTS

Meghan E . Bloome

Maggie Rose Boyes

Kawthar Berdaoui Hasan

Candace Louise Lake-Ejim

Howard William Rankine

Marissa Dawn Stanko

Jordan P. Waters

Tenise Nicole Whiteside

MASTER OF EDUCATION (ALLIED HEALTH)

Shauna Malone Dougherty

Shazia K. Hassanali

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Rebecca Ann Abernathy—Liberal Studies

2 Lauren Ashley Alberici—Organizational Development & Leadership

1 Joshua M. Alleman—Organizational Development & Leadership

1 Nicole Anton—Organizational Development & Leadership

Maura E Berlingis—Psychology

Katherine Veronica Black—Liberal Studies

Andrea Edwards—Liberal Studies

Gregory J. Fedick—Liberal Studies

1 Alicia Lynn Gabe—Organizational Development & Leadership

Arthur L. Jenkins—Psychology

Lamar Kelley—Liberal Studies

1 Richard William King—Organizational Development & Leadership

1 Holly Lyn Prendergast—Organizational Development & Leadership

Darcel Adrena Rideout—Psychology

Constance Danielle Ringgold—Organizational Development & Leadership

3 Cindy Marie Rios—Psychology

Michael Ulysses Robinson—Organizational Development & Leadership

Lavonne Nichole Scott—Psychology

Tenisha S . Scutching—Psychology

Farrah Josette Sicuro—Liberal Studies

3 Storm Elijah Stokes—Liberal Studies

Tynisha Nicole Tilghman—Psychology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ALLIED HEALTH

Patricia Michelle Baddoo

Madison Reilly Blackshire

Caitlin Elizabeth Blaum

1 Leah Rayne Bornstein

3 Sammantha Akeya Brown

Gulianna Rose Cetroni Omotolani Rochelle Dada

Mariama Sadio Diallo Doumbouya

3 Kalena D. Donaldson

1 Colleen A . Flowers

Courtney Freeman

Kelly Ann Gallagher

1 Olivia M . Gerhart

Brooke Lins Ginley

1 Tiesha Golson

Savannah Grace Lopez

Christine Magrann

4 Madison Rose Martinez

Stephanie Moran

Jordyn Alyssa Murphy

Kristin Leigh Ploshay

4 Serena Marie Rao

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

Patrick Reggie Thomas Jr.

Mikayla Rose Thompson

Nikki Lee Woods

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES

Cara Elaine Baccala

Aran D Heining

2 Wonsuk Kenn Kim

Alanna Marie Sherkey

Ty’shawnda T. Walker

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

3 Bridget Rose Bondi

Gwen Juno Montgomery

Shaniece Tierre Watkins

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

Shadia Bilal Abueid—Allied Health

Dwayne Edward Blackwell—Professional & Applied Studies

Natasha Joia Brame—Professional & Applied Studies

Peyton A Brame—Professional & Applied Studies

Deanna Ellen Bush—Legal Studies

Casey L Cronin—Allied Health

Gina Marie D’Alessandro—Allied Health

Sarah Vivian Kilkenny DeCarlo—Allied Health

Dillon Albert Driscoll—Professional & Applied Studies

Renaldo Epps—Professional & Applied Studies

Abby Michele Fryer—Allied Health

Tiffany Marie Furman—Allied Health

Hunter Elizabeth George—Allied Health

Camille Grant—Legal Studies

Paul Ellsworth Jones III—Allied Health

Elizabeth A. Kramer—Allied Health

Kaylani Sierra Lopez—Allied Health

Kerri Anne Elizabeth Margera—Allied Health

4 Madison Rose Martinez—Allied Health

Stephen McCarthy—Allied Health

Aaron James Mosby—Professional & Applied Studies

Reilly Poehlmann-Conlan—Allied Health

4 Serena Marie Rao—Allied Health

Bernadette Marie Roman—Allied Health

Vincent SanGiorgio—Allied Health

Leah A . Sherman—Allied Health

Angelina R. Smith—Allied Health

Nicole Amber Smith—Allied Health

Sean Andre Tunstall—Legal Studies

Angelina Marie Zampitella—Allied Health

Summa Cum Laude. 2 Magna Cum Laude. 3 Cum Laude. 4 Dual Degree. 5 Commissioned 2nd Lt., U.S. Army.

2025 ACADEMIC AWARDS

WIDENER UNIVERSITY AWARDS

The President’s Award, Chester Campus—Taylor J. Easter

Awarded to the senior on the Chester Campus who has contributed the most to campus life through scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities .

The George and Sis Hansell Scholar-Athlete Award—Thomas J. Flear; Lauren N. Kalsbeek

Awarded to the seniors deemed outstanding in scholarship and athletics

The Donald M. Huntsinger Award—Gillian R. Cruz

Awarded to the senior who provided campus leadership, particularly through government activities.

The Theodore S. and Kathryn R. Jaffin Award—Claire M. Capin; Felipe M. Lafosse

Awarded to the students who have demonstrated persistent determination, resilience, and vibrant joy in achieving academic success .

The Master Tutor Award—Marissa Ferrante

Awarded to a graduating senior in recognition for excellence in tutoring

The Outstanding Day Adult Student Award—Bryan A. Lasso Bravo

Awarded annually to a graduating adult student who has excelled in academic studies and contributed service to the university community

The Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Scholarship Award—Joseph S. Sofia

Awarded to the graduating senior with outstanding academic scholarship who has maintained a GPA of at least 3.7, engaged in other scholarly and extracurricular activities, and participated in service to the Widener community and the outside community .

The Aram S. Papazian Award—Darryl C. Villard

Awarded to the ROTC graduate who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and leadership potential through participation and performance in campus-based ROTC programs.

The Nathan R. Raudenbush Memorial Award—Brendon P. Hardy

Awarded annually to a graduating Widener ROTC cadet who represents the same values, hard work, and dedication to excellence that Nathan Raudenbush displayed in the classroom and in his commitment to ROTC.

The Howard A. Wiley Memorial Award—Taylor J. Easter

Awarded to the senior who most intelligently, constructively, and effectively helped bring into being changes in university administrative practices that the student genuinely believed to be out of step with the needs and interests of the student body and who served as an unofficial ombudsman in the interest of the legitimate rights of students.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

The American Chemical Society Award for Chemical Engineering—Ryan T. Schlosser

Awarded to a senior majoring in chemical engineering who has excellent standing in the field and who has been active in the student affiliate of the American Chemical Society.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Delaware Valley Section Award—Ryan T. Schlosser

The award is given by the Delaware Valley Section to a senior majoring in chemical engineering based on scholarship and activity in the AlChE student chapter .

The American Institute of Chemists Award for Chemical Engineering—Anthony J. Ruggiero

The award is granted to a senior majoring in chemical engineering for scholarship in the field.

The Julia B. Blumberg Engineering Award—Abigail J. Stern

Awarded annually to the senior who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership ability, and character traits.

The Nathaniel & Shirley Kornfield Memorial Undergraduate Award—Thomas J. Flear

Awarded to the graduating senior completing the electrical engineering program who exemplifies the high academic standards and requirements of the cooperative education program.

The Frank & Angela LaVerghetta Prize—Christina McCullough

Awarded to the graduating master of engineering student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average .

The Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award—Mary Goodhart

Awarded to the junior or senior majoring in chemical engineering who had the highest grade point average at the end of the sophomore year .

The School of Engineering Award—Vincent B. Csercevits

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the engineering program

The School of Engineering Award for Leadership and Service—Chetan R. Bhaireddy; Gillian R. Cruz

Awarded each year to the senior in the School of Engineering who has shown outstanding leadership and service to the engineering profession

The School of Engineering Graduate Student Award—Makenzie G. Adamson; Kimson M. Chitolie

Awarded to a thesis student with the highest GPA and most scholarly contributions..

The School of Engineering Outstanding Transfer Student Award—Ryan T. Schlosser

Awarded to the senior transfer student who has more than 12 transfer credit hours applicable to the major and is deemed most outstanding in the engineering program .

The School of Engineering Certificate of Honors

Awarded to graduating seniors who have enriched their engineering education with advanced engineering honors courses and honors seminars, collaborated with faculty on research, and participated in civic engagement and professional and leadership development

Felipe M. LaFosse

Matthew S. Harrer

Lauren N. Kalsbeek

Lindsay M. LaPointe

Ryan W. Mendenhall

Tyler J. Sweeney

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Clark C. Trowbridge

Daniel R. Woodruff

The American Chemical Society Scholastic Achievement Award—Anthony J. Ruggiero

Presented to a senior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry at an American Chemical Society–approved department for outstanding academic achievement and involvement in American Chemical Society activities

The American Institute of Chemists Award for Chemistry—Ryan T. Schlosser

Presented to an outstanding senior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry in recognition of demonstrated ability, leadership, and professional promise.

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry—Ryan T. Schlosser

The award is granted to a senior for outstanding scholarship in organic chemistry or biochemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry

The Thomas and Frances Benedetti Award for Excellence in Italian— Luke D. Cichetti; Martin N. Qualtieri

Awarded to student(s) enrolled in the Italian minor program who demonstrate excellence in the study of Italian.

The Patricia Blair Criminal Justice Prize—Emma R. Lavin

Awarded to the most outstanding student majoring in criminal justice.

The K. B. Brannon Award—Jattu E. Fahnbulleh

Awarded to the student who has made a significant contribution to the life of the Humanities at Widener University.

The Marc and Antoinette Brodkin Biology Award—Marissa Ferrante

Awarded to a graduating biology senior who best exemplifies the ideals of a student scholar.

The Psychology Service Award—Elizabeth L. Renavitz

Awarded to the graduating senior majoring in psychology who has completed an internship or practicum of at least 100 hours and has a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher

The Science Award—Lucas T. Mulder; Alexa Ruberte

Awarded to senior(s) majoring in a science division program who has the highest academic average.

The Sociology Faculty Award—Brooke E. Morales

Awarded to a member of the senior class majoring in sociology who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that field.

The Robert Young Memorial Prize in the Power of Art—Benjamin W. Rahm

Awarded to a member of the senior class majoring in fine arts who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and distinction in that field.

Honors in Psychology—Angelica Cristal Rivera Amaral; Mary E. Sanders; Cole D. Trone

Awarded to graduating psychology majors who demonstrate overall excellence in their course work and complete a two-semester senior research capstone project.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Dean’s Award—Isabella G. Ricevuto

Awarded to the senior who most exemplifies the values and mission of the School of Business Administration.

Dean’s Graduate Award—Angelo R. Pelosi

Awarded to the Graduate student who most exemplifies the values and mission of the School of Business Administration .

The Accounting Prize—Alyssa K. Laird Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the accounting program

The Business Analytics Prize—Abeera Rahman Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the business analytics program.

The Economics Prize—Alyna M. Denisi

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the economics program

The Finance Prize—Nicolo P. Perdoncin

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the finance program.

The H. Edward Hanway Prize—Lya V. Rosemin

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the international business program.

The Kelli Deanne Hargadon Memorial Prize

Awarded to graduating senior(s) majoring in accounting or finance who has demonstrated excellent scholastic achievement and active involvement in student groups, the co-op program, and/or athletics.

Adam M. Abdo

Joshua J. Kim

The Daniel Layman Club Management Award—Christopher R. Lane Jr.

Eamon M. Scanlon

Named after the nationally recognized former general manager of the Union League of Philadelphia, this award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study and practice of club management.

The Management Prize—Ian R. Herr

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the management program .

Outstanding Marketing Prize—Benjamin D. Miller

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the marketing program.

The Geoffrey Nearing Prize—Emily A. Pitcherello

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and contributed significantly to student activities.

Outstanding Performance in the MBA Professional Program—Michele Daisey

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the professional MBA program .

Outstanding Performance in the MBA Specialized Program—Charles S. Somers

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the Specialized MBA Program

Outstanding Performance in the MBA-HCM Program—Nicholas A. Duko; Sandy Yoo Me Joung

Awarded to graduating student(s) who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the MBA–health care management program .

Outstanding Performance—Blue & Gold 4+1 Graduate Program—Michael D. Greene III

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the 4+1 Graduate Program .

Outstanding Performance—MSBPI Program—Christopher Cori Jr.

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the M S in Business Process Innovation Program.

Outstanding Performance—MSTFP Program—John R. Beck

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement in the M S in Taxation & Financial Planning Program .

The Savas Özatalay School of Business Administration Award for Outstanding Service—Chris Onder

Awarded to a School of Business Administration senior who has demonstrated exemplary service in the City of Chester .

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award—Madison E. Hoyer

Awarded to a senior accounting major on the basis of high scholastic standing and qualities of leadership evidenced by campus activities .

The Tony and Barbara Pontello Sports Management Award—Justin A. Mack

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in a sport management internship through performance that fostered personal career goals and made significant contributions to the employer.

The Sartomer Management Leadership Award—Ashton C. Spahr

Awarded by the Sartomer Company to the senior management major who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and organizational abilities in academic and extracurricular activities.

Sport & Event Management Award—Anika G. Knight

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the sport management program .

The Banfi Vintners Award—Mason J. Broomall

The Banfi Vintners Award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the study of food and beverage management and has been an exemplary citizen of the campus and local community.

The SBA Honors Excellence Award—Robert A. Lamastra Jr.

The SBA Honors Excellence Award recognizes a senior student in the School of Business Administration (SBA) Honors Program who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and a strong commitment to learning beyond the classroom. This student will have actively participated in enrichment experiences that reflect a dedication to intellectual growth, leadership, and professional development.

The School of Business Administration Certificate of Honors

The School of Business Administration (SBA) Honors Program provides highly motivated students with courses and activities that provide a forum for the highest level of intellectual instruction with dedicated faculty The SBA Certificate of Honors is awarded to students who successfully complete a minimum of three SBA honors courses, two additional enrichment experiences, and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA.

Mason J. Broomall

Joshua L. Cunningham

Robert A. Lamastra Jr.

Norma V. Najera

Jessica Y. Ra

Gerhard R. Schulz IV

Logan M. Busch

Alyna M. Denisi

Shawn L. Larroza

Logan F. Perron

Anisha J. Rakhra

Joseph S. Sofia

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Matthew R. Christ

Joshua J. Kim

Mary E. McFillin

Emily A. Pitcherello

Isabella G. Ricevuto

The Class of 1970 Award—Michaela Elfant; Grace V. Pepper; Shawnni Rayme; Lauren N. McCarthy

Awarded to the graduating senior selected by classmates as outstanding in nursing abilities, class participation, and contributions to the Student Nurses’ Association and the school.

The Complex Care Award—Eva T. Rawheiser; Shermyra D. Wilkins

Awarded to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic and exceptional clinical nursing abilities in the care of adults with complex health problems.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence: DNP—Tanara Boursiquot

Recognizes the nurse whose capstone project is exceptional and exemplifies high standards of scholarship and knowledge development.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence: PhD—Said M. Al Abrawi; Heather A. Shirk

Recognizes the nurse(s) whose doctoral dissertation is exceptional and exemplifies high standards of scholarship and knowledge development.

The Dean’s Award for Excellence: MSN—Cayla Brooks; Danielle M. Mander; Joshua V. Naugle

Recognizes individual leadership, scholarship and service during the course of study in the master ’s program.

The Dean’s Undergraduate Award

Given to the graduating students who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in nursing

Patrick T. Bakey

Brian Griffin

Giovanna M. Marinucci

Shannon J. Toomey

The R. Kenneth Johnson Memorial Award—Ciara E. Minkel; Crista J. Moreland; McKenna E. Sing

Presented by the School of Nursing faculty to senior(s) who has earned the highest academic average in the nursing major. It is given in recognition of the outstanding contribution of Dr. Lynch in the development of the school.

The Dr. Theresa I. Lynch Award

Olivia J. Deysher

Rebecca Jamison

Mariel Lopez

Julie R. McCarthy

The Kathryne E. Melwert Award—Vincent F. LaSalvia; Azriella Y. Mangum

McKenna E. Sing

Presented to the graduating School of Nursing senior who has demonstrated the most outstanding growth professionally, academically, and socially toward becoming a professional nurse.

The Pediatric Excellence in Care Award—Rebecca Errickson; Madison N. Reeser

Presented to the graduating senior(s) who has demonstrated excellence in the care of pediatric clients and their families.

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter

Outstanding Clinical Practice Award—Emily A. Pariseault; McKenna E. Sing

Presented to the graduating senior(s) who has met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrates outstanding performance in clinical practice

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter

Outstanding Leadership Award—Taylor R. Wise

Presented to the graduating senior who has met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrates outstanding performance in leadership

Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter President’s Award—Madison T. Bourne; Alexa V. Santos

Presented to the graduating senior(s) who has met the academic requirements for membership and demonstrates outstanding performance in both clinical practice and leadership.

The Student Athlete Award—Olivia J. Deysher

Presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in both academic and athletic endeavors

The Student Nurses’ Association Outstanding Dedication Award—Lauren N. McCarthy

Presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Widener University Student Nurses’ Association. This individual, through active participation and dedication to the association, has fostered growth of both the organization and student members.

The Undergraduate Nursing Research Utilization Award—Elizabeth A. Martin

Presented to the graduating senior who best demonstrates understanding and application of the research process in nursing

The Lillian B. Wald Community Health Award—Samuel K. Shanju

Presented to the graduating nursing seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the ability to promote the health of a community and in providing nursing care to ill clients in their homes

The Betty Weyn Award for Care of the Childrearing Family—Abigail Sprock

Presented to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated true caring and understanding of pediatric clients and families and has achieved the most growth

The Betty Weyn Award for Care of the Childrearing Family—Taylor R. Wise

Presented to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated true caring and understanding of pediatric clients and families and has achieved the most growth .

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

CENTER FOR EDUCATION

The Linda Lehnert Award—George F. Fiocca III

Awarded to an Education graduate student who has shown outstanding commitment to education as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.8, excellence in research and performance, and nomination by a minimum of two faculty members.

The Outstanding Dissertation Award—Austin L. Duckett

Awarded to recognize excellence in doctoral dissertation research. Scholarly merit of the dissertation, including appropriateness of the sampling; data analysis and interpretation; relevance and importance of topic; clarity and organization; and contribution to the field of knowledge are all criteria for this award.

The Anna Sokol Award—Brandi A. Meredith

Awarded to a graduating education student who is seeking teaching certification in early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, or special education, and who also demonstrates leadership in volunteerism and service to the Center for Education above and beyond normal class work and course expectations. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The Dr. I. Ezra Staples Undergraduate Award—Jordyn E. Edwards

Awarded to a graduating education student who demonstrates an understanding of the ideals of urban education or is working in an urban education environment, has a GPA of 3.8 or better, and has participated in a service or professional organization.

The Undergraduate Teacher Education Award—Isabella G. Leslie

Awarded to a graduating education student who has completed requirements for certification in education and achieved at least an overall 3.50 GPA in education courses and at least an overall 3.20 in all other courses.

CENTER FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY STUDIES

The Carol Cobb-Nettleton Community Service Leadership Award in Clinical Sexology—Debbie Diep Awarded annually to a graduating doctoral student who has demonstrated significant leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, scholar, and practitioner.

Distinguished Dissertation Award—Kristin Chapman

Awarded annually to a graduating doctoral student who has demonstrated significant leadership in the field of human sexuality as a student, scholar, and practitioner.

The Konstance McCaffree Community Service Leadership Award in Sexuality Education—Kyisha M. Woods

Awarded to an MEd graduate in educational sexology for outstanding leadership in professional and local communities related to sexuality programming, service, research, and policy.

CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION

The Center for Social Work Education Award— Thai Harding Awarded for exemplary service to the Center for Social Work Education.

The Center for Social Work Education Service Award—Ryan F. Holland

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement and service to the center, the university, and the community.

The Excellence in Child Welfare Practice Award—Navonna Dais

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to vulnerable children and their families and public child welfare practice.

The Excellence in Social Work Practice Prize—Kaila M. Fontanetta

Awarded to the BSW student who has excelled in the senior field placement. The recipient has demonstrated excellence in generalist social work practice and a commitment to the values of the profession of social work.

The Hobart C. Jackson Sr. Award—Diane M. Harley

Awarded to the graduate student who exemplifies excellence in clinical social work practice with ethnic minority senior populations

The Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Social Work—Brooke E. Morales

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated the highest level of academic rigor and achievement .

The Outstanding Senior Research Project Award—Brooke E. Morales

Awarded to the BSW student who has demonstrated mastery of the skills of scientific inquiry in designing, implementing, and presenting an original research project.

The Outstanding Senior Research Poster Award—Rosalina Garczynski; Sienna Miller

Awarded to the BSW students who have demonstrated mastery of the skills of scientific inquiry in designing, implementing, and presenting original research posters.

The Social Justice in Social Work Award—Sienna Miller

Awarded to the graduating social work senior who has demonstrated excellence in social work practice with an emphasis on advocacy for vulnerable populations or addressing issues of oppression and privilege.

The Dr. Norma D. Thomas Award—Dara J. Thomas

Awarded to an African American student who has demonstrated outstanding levels of service to the community and a commitment to practice in the field of gerontology.

The Carolyn Walter Award for Outstanding Clinical Social Work Practice—Maya Banks; Loveleigh D. Jones

Given to the students who epitomize excellence in clinical social work practice.

Thomas M. Young Outstanding Dissertation Award—Belkys Sanchez

Awarded to the graduating doctoral student in social work whose dissertation displays methodological rigor and creativity while contributing substantially to the mission of the social work profession.

INSTITUTE FOR GRADUATE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Academic and Clinical Excellence Award—Angel D. Graham

Recognizes a student who has had an outstanding academic record and superior ratings from supervisors in clinical placements .

Clinical Psychology Award for Empathy and Caring—Denise M. Watkins

Recognizes a student who has shown an exceptional ability to forge constructive relationships with others, particularly the recipients of his or her professional services .

Diversity Dissertation Award—Ohud H. Alotaibi

Recognizes a student who has completed a distinguished dissertation that shows excellence in the incorporation of the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Excellence in Empirical Dissertation Award—Rachel L. Ottman

Recognizes a student who has completed a distinguished quantitative or qualitative dissertation, one that demonstrates originality, rigor, and made a substantive contribution to the psychological literature.

Excellence in Theoretical Dissertation Award—Julia Weir

Recognizes a student whose dissertation holds potential for making a substantial contribution to the literature, tying theory to practice and demonstrating creativity and excellence in scholarly writing .

The Kimberly Marshall Health Psychology Dissertation Award—Gabrielle Ciminera

Recognizes a student specializing in health psychology who shows outstanding promise for making a contribution to the field, especially through the dissertation, thereby honoring Kimberly Marshall, a graduate of the clinical psychology program who is known for her exemplary work in the field of health psychology

The Suzanne Reed Price Neuropsychology Dissertation Award—Sarah G. Guillaume

Recognizes a neuropsychology student who shows outstanding promise for making a contribution to the field, especially through the dissertation, thereby honoring Suzanne Reed Price, a graduate of the clinical psychology program who is known for her exemplary work in the field of pediatric clinical neuropsychology.

INSTITUTE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION

The Physical Therapy Academic Excellence Award—Kylie E. Glorioso; Erica N. Houseknecht

Given to the graduate students who have achieved a 3.8 or higher cumulative grade-point average.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Paul S. Beideman ’79, ’14H Chair

Chairman & CEO Associated Banc-Corp (retired)

Cynthia H. Sarnoski ’74 Vice Chair

Senior Vice President, Global Compliance & Quality Systems, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (retired)

Eugene D. McGurk Jr., Esq., ’78L

Secretary

Attorney at Law, Raynes & Lawn

Nancy G. Hesse ’80 Treasurer

Healthcare Executive

John H. Tilelli Jr. ’63, ’96H

Past Chair

General, U.S. Army (retired), Chairman Emeritus, Cypress International, Inc.

Stacey M. Robertson President, Widener University

BOARD MEMBERS

Domenic Colasante ’10

CEO & Co-Founder, 2X

Maritza Garcia ’26 Student Trustee

Dexter Hamilton ’83 Member, Cozen O’Connor

James J. Hargadon ’75

Retired Executive Vice President & CFO, Oki Data Americas, Inc.

J. Matthew Hartley

Deputy Dean & Professor, University of Pennsylvania

James W. Hirschmann III ’82

President & CEO, Western Asset Management Company

Antoinette Leatherberry

Retired Principal, Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Christian Nascimento ’97

Vice President of Product Management, Comcast Business

Miguel O. Peña ’99, ’14

President & CEO, Tenex Technologies, LLC

Iraklis Prokopakis

Vice Chairman of the Board, Danaos Corporation

Catherine Pulos ’84

Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Wawa, Inc. (retired)

Scott Reid, Esq. ‘02L

United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Louis Rodriguez Jr. ’91 President & Founder, Rodriguez Consulting, LLC

Timothy Speiss ’83, ’89

Min S. Suh, Esq., ’95L Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP

Richard L. P. Tan ’09H

Founder & President, Pacific Millennium Group

Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq., ’96L Founding Member, Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC

Marcia Zaruba-O’Connor ‘90 President & CEO, The O’Connor Group

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Thomas H. Bown II ’67

Ira Harkavy

Jack Schmutz, Esq.

Ronald S. Stead

Vito R. Verni ’61

Karol M. Wasylyshyn ’82

Stephen M. Wynne ’77, ’08H

Peter B. Zacharkiw ’72, ’77

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Stacey Robertson

President

Marina Barnett

Assistant Provost for Civic Engagement

Eric Behrens

Vice President for Library & Information Services

Lori Blount

Associate Provost for Student Success

Brian Cook

Associate Provost for Multi-Modal Education

Angela Corbo

Faculty Chair

Todd Clark

Dean of the Delaware Law School

andré cummings

Dean of the Commonwealth Law School

Robin Dole

Dean of the College of Health & Human Services

Lisa Grimm

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Katie Herschede

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Chief of Staff

Joseph Howard

Vice President for Enrollment

Fred McCall

Vice President for Student Engagement & Transformation and Dean of Students

Pamela McCauley

Dean of the School of Engineering

Michelle Meekins-Davis

Vice President for Inclusion & Belonging

Heather Meier

Vice President for Administration & Finance

Mark Nicosia

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & Strategy

Barbara Patterson

Interim Dean of the School of Nursing

Gregory Potter

Associate Vice President for University Relations

Terry Travis

Vice President for University Advancement

Anthony Wheeler

Dean of the School of Business Administration

Andrew Workman

Provost

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

Katie Herschede, Co-Chair

Amy Pecsi, Co-Chair

Mary Allen

Mary Aruffo

Joseph Badolato

Mandie Banks

Marcus Bagby

Emily Barrett

Nicole Beaty

Bill Briddes

Tiffany Bryant

Kanetha Caulk

Kristen Chando

Todd Clark

Michael Corcoran

Timothy Dean

Sandra Dedinas Thomas

Jessica Delaney

Alice Eakin

Carolyn Falkowski

Victoria Fine

Stacy Gallo

Tamara Graham

Mary Gunheim

Christopher Haas

Tamisha Hopkins

Kristen Quinn, Co-Chair

Nyiaijha Jennings

Justin Johnson

Alicia Kelly

Daniel Kiers

John Kitchen

Brian Larson

Kristina Mulholland

Jessica Miller

Iain Moyer

Damian Perkins

Jim Pettus

Anthony Pluretti

Cassandra Posso

Kevin Raport

Rebecca Ross

Kevin Sims

Curt Sminkey

Bob Smith

Greg Spicka

Nicole Stolarski

Connie Sweeney

Allison Taddei

Sharmane Walker

Maria Zack